Health Manager Orientation Guide
Use this guide to orient Head Start health managers to their role and to strengthen the provision of health and behavioral health services across your program.
Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Programs
The Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start (TCU-HS) Partnership Program ensures and increases the number of qualified education staff working in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start programs within tribal nations.
Head Start New Employee Portal
Designed specifically for new Head Start program staff, these resources can help you learn your role with clarity and confidence. Find the materials you need to be successful in your first year and beyond!
Overview of the Family Services Role in Head Start Programs
This resource offers an introductory guide that describes the key responsibilities, skills, and competencies of the family services staff in their journey with families and children in the program.
Individualized Professional Development Plans to Support Career Pathways
Success in any career requires the continued development of skills and knowledge. Explore tools and resources to help supervisors develop effective plans with staff.
Head Start Coaching Companion
Explore and use this video-sharing and coaching-feedback application. It helps coaches and coachees and peer-coaching teams work together, even between coach visits or from a distance.
Ethical Considerations for Home Visiting
The intimacy of working within someone’s home with no other professionals present may lead to confusing situations. It's key to have agency policies in place to handle ethical issues.
Establishing Mentorship Programs
Mentoring in Head Start programs offers a number of advantages including training opportunities, career advancement, and the ability to exchange ideas with other master teachers.
Head Start Employees: Reduce Your Monthly Student Loan Payment
This guide provides information about two federal programs that could help make student loans easier to pay back: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Income-driven Repayment (IDR).
Tips on How to Develop a Professional Development Partnership
Collaborating with early childhood programs that have similar training needs can build effective partnerships. Explore tips on how to identify stakeholders, build trust, and achieve stated program outcomes.